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Commissioners move into executive session to discuss proposed MOU with DA

Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners · April 20, 2026
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Summary

Commissioner Jeff Baker moved and the board voted to enter executive session under Colorado statute to develop strategy, instruct negotiators and receive legal advice regarding a proposed memorandum of understanding between the county and the district attorney.

The Board of County Commissioners voted to enter executive session to discuss a proposed memorandum of understanding with the district attorney’s office.

"I move that the board go into an executive session pursuant to sections 24 dash 6 dash 402 (4)(b) and (e) of the Colorado Revised Statutes to develop strategy and instruct negotiators and receive legal advice regarding the proposed MOU between the county and the DA," Commissioner Jeff Baker said, and the motion was seconded. The chair called for ayes and the board entered executive session.

Why it matters: the motion cited Colorado’s open‑meetings law provisions that permit closed sessions for attorney‑client communications and negotiation strategy. The transcript records the statutory citation used in the motion.

Next steps: the board entered executive session; no further public discussion of the substance occurred in the meeting transcript.